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Defiance, OH vs Alpena, MI

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- Alpena has 16.3% less rainy days than Defiance.
- Alpena has 6.0% less Sunny Days than Defiance.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Alpena scores 12.9% worse than Defiance
 Defiance, OHAlpena, MIUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2938
 Snowfall25  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock147106
 Sunny182  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7986
 Avg. Jan. Low18  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.17
 UV Index3.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock5912443
Reviews for Defiance    1 Reviews

Living in NW Ohio is living in typical rural America. I guess it depends on what you are looking for in a lifestyle. Housing costs are relatively low, electricity is  More

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Reviews for Alpena    5 Reviews

One of the ten best places to visit in Michigan. I was born and raised in Michigan but now live in Seattle. I get back to Michigan frequently because my brother  More

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Over 12 years ago

Alpena is 740 ft above sea leval and gets 72 in. of snow every year. That's a good thing and Alpena is a winter wonderland for me . Clean and crisp with the lake frozen  More

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Alpena is a town for all ages, with plenty to do, more than one person could attend. I think the events are varied and offer something for everyone. The town is  More

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